Charlo Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Anyone else wonder why they did this? Just seems like such an odd choice. They aren't and Iconic unit of ours by any means, at least I don't think so. Just boggles my mind. It's a nice kit, just a very confusing choice for a release when they could've done a new unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 IP protection so that the big four have Terminator options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 To add, thanks to Space Hulk they had the CAD in place so designing a generic TDA Librarian and Assault Terminators was probably an easy option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Very true, good points all around! I still just want those DC Terms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 But the fluff, will somebody think of the fluff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bukimimaru Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Lets not forget all those Sheild of Baal Formations that require 4-5 Units of terms. We all know how awesome those formations are! Why, I'm sure each one of use spent all of out disposable income to grab as many BA Term kits as we could, just to take advantage of those awesome and powerful Archangel formations. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 The better "why?!!" in this case is why the are those terminators closer to snap-fit models than to the kits GW is currently shelling out? Was about to buy some, but fixed poses means heaps more work for me to get them to look the way I want them to. Other than that, they look very nice! Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Yeah, the attached heads put me off them :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ushtarador Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I also think it's most likely because they had most of the modeling already done thanks to space hulk, considerably reducing the effort. I expected them to redo ASM for our codex, but I won't complain about more bling :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bukimimaru Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I expected them to redo ASM for our codex GW kinda did, but in thier own special way. GW Emplyee: "Lets release a new BA ASM kit" GW Manager: "Think bigger!" GW Employee: "ok... Lets release a new generic ASM kit AND a different upgrade sprue for each of the main chapters! That would squeeze out an extra few quid!" GW Manager: "Think...greedier" GW Employee: "uuhhh...ok. Lets release a new generic ASM kit AND a different upgrade sprue for each of the main chapters! Buuuut, the upgrade sprues will only have 2-3 different shoulderpads / heads so you will need about 3 sprues to upgrade one unit! That would reeeaaallllyyy squeeze out an extra few quid!" GW Manager: "thats my boy!" GW Employee: "Money fight!" *They both throw wads of money at each other until Satan apears and claims their souls** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 GW Employee: "uuhhh...ok. Lets release a new generic ASM kit AND a different upgrade sprue for each of the main chapters! Buuuut, the upgrade sprues will only have 2-3 different shoulderpads / heads so you will need about 3 sprues to upgrade one unit! That would reeeaaallllyyy squeeze out an extra few quid!" You know the upgrade sprues all feature 10 shoulder pads with standardised chapter iconography with which to equip a whole squads? The sprues are something the community has been crying out for for over a decade, and you don't have to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bukimimaru Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I was being a smidge heavy handed, I know. ;) I actually really like my upgrade sprue, I build a whole load of vets out of my bits box and that sprue. >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Yup, I really like it for the more basic shoulder pads. I want my vets to have the more ostentatious ones, and battle companies to have the plain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadDice0809 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I really like the upgrade sprue but don't like how the only way I could get it was on ebay with a generous mark up and shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Affirmative on the AST. Just to value add has anyone cooled on the BA chapter sprues? After my initial omg, omg, omg.....I now think its $30 for a blood chalice and nipple armour. Got heaps of paldrons, ceremonial daggers and spikey helm from DC kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 That's why I just buy my bits from Ebay or distributors. Then I can pick what I want from each sprue! That said, the Assault Terminators are an odd choice IMO, but I think they'd be a top seller if GW FAQ'd their points cost in-line with C:SM and C:DA. Just saying . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Still love it. Plan to get three of the sprues total and swap out a third of my battle companies pads. The embossed icon is the same size as the transfer so it adds a bit of variety... The chapter icons from the other kits are typically a bit too ostentatious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 The worthwhile thing about the kit was BA specific Tilt Shields and Terminator parts with BA iconography. Some massive design flaws and redundant parts, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fahlnor Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I was all over the upgrade sprues until I realised that transfers look better than moulded pads. Now? Meh. I was wondering about the Terminator kit - does anyone here have one they can share experiences with? If I have a box of standard Assault Terminators, can I mix'n'match as I normally would with Space Marine kits? I appreciate the Blood Angels are mono-pose, but if I can easily switch out eg weapon options, I can blend things up a bit without any real effort. I'd be much more interested in the kit then. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 I've never been a big fan of the normal Terminators anyway, very much prefer the Forgeworld variants. Especially Tartarus for the minimalist, contemptor light style. As far as I know I think the kits aren't very compatible, especially for normal SM kits, which is strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I guess they saw the going rates and fast flying purchases of the Space Hulk set and thought - wow, we're missing a cash-influx trick here ! Think they came a bit late. As for the rest of it with the upgrade sprue, I'd rather wait for FW's offering in the coming year. I mean come on, GW didn't even include a special weapon in that sprue - chalice was nice, but I'm not forking out for one item with bits sellers about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrcheese Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I'm mixing a BA Termie kit with the Shield of Baal Deathstorm shooty termies. I'll be sure to post some feedback and pics when I'm done. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Tactical box has all the special weapons with an angel flare! I'll be excited to see them cheese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I was all over the upgrade sprues until I realised that transfers look better than moulded pads. Now? Meh. I was wondering about the Terminator kit - does anyone here have one they can share experiences with? If I have a box of standard Assault Terminators, can I mix'n'match as I normally would with Space Marine kits? I appreciate the Blood Angels are mono-pose, but if I can easily switch out eg weapon options, I can blend things up a bit without any real effort. I'd be much more interested in the kit then. Check my WIP's to see what the kits look like together. I'm currently working on 15 terms made from the BA, tactical and assault (and AoBR and DV) terminators. They go well, apart from the odd time you try and fit an old pad onto the new BA kit shoulder. You need to file the shoulder a little first, or push the pad on with glue, and hold it til set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Bait and Switch. They sold you the shiny terminators because you would never buy terminators with that codex 3 months later. Now you have overcosted useless terminators everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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